Notes From the New World

How To Live a Non-Regrettable Life


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258: “What if you died tomorrow? What regrets would you have? And what decisions can you make in this present moment to live a non-regrettable life?” - Chelsea Riffe


In this solo episode, Chelsea explores the concept of living a non-regrettable life, breaking down how intentional decision-making can lead to a life filled with meaning and joy. She shares her own non-regrettable decisions, like quitting a job, moving abroad and starting a podcast, and lays out practical steps for aligning your actions with your dreams, no matter how big or small.


**Snippets** from the episode:

  • The word 'decide' literally means to cut off—when you make a decision, you’re cutting off something to make space for something new.
  • If I died tomorrow, I’d be so happy with what I’ve created for myself and the people around me because I designed my life intentionally.
  • We live under this illusion that we have endless time, but the truth is, opportunities, your body, and your mind don’t wait forever.
  • Build your life like a video game—drag and drop the things you love, delete what doesn’t serve you, and create your utopia.
  • It’s not about perfection; it’s about showing up in a way that your future self will look back on and say, 'F yes, I’m so proud of us.'


Your life is happening now, not someday in the future. Start making decisions that align with life you want to create, and live in a way that leaves no room for regret. Your story matters, expert or not.


Resources:

Personal Development Tools:

  • The Wheel of Life


Apps:

  • The Libby app for free audiobooks


Mentions:

  • Flynn Skidmore


Digital Tools:

  • ChatGPT

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